[Gllug] OT: Getting a libelous website taken down ...

[Dylan]

On Thursday 02 July 2009, Andy Millar wrote:
> On Thu, 2009-07-02 at 16:37 +0100, Dylan wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I have been informed of a defamatory website aimed at myself and others.
> > I'm, obviously, not prepared to reveal the address or content on an open
> > forum but can any of you give me some advice as to which people to
> > contact in an attempt to have it removed? What are my chances?
>
> Free Speech and all.

Indeed - to define the line between free speech and defamation would take us 
far too far off topic. 

>
> > I have done whois and dig on the domain so I know the registrant and
> > hosting company. It's a .uk address so I am assuming I should contact
> > Nominet and the hosts.
>
> You might stand more chance with the hosting company. Check who owns the
> IP address it resolves to and see if that sort of site violates their
> TOS/AUP.
>
> Andy



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